JB
Wood
After
such a long journey to formally entering the art world as “artist”
(in lieu of part-time “collector”), why do I “do”
glass sculpture? For me the answer is contained in one word – Beauty:
- In the
infinite possibilities of glass – where I find a universe of sculptural
opportunities that block out the everyday cares of an increasingly violent,
dangerous, and 24x7 world.
- In the captivating rhythms of color and form.
- In the wonderful creative process “surprises” of random
mutations and fortuitous accidents.
- In glass’ multiple surface variations – from so silky you
can’t help but caress with touch – to so sharp an edge that
the very room the piece sits in is split into irreparable pieces.
- In the heft of each nearly-completed piece in my hands as I take the
final decisions on stance and polish.
- In color shifts from variations in thickness, in shadow effects of intersecting
and angled planes, and in the subtle color variations oveer time from
sunrise to sunset.
Most of
the pieces were executed in 45 percent lead crystal, cut and polished
on one or more surfaces.
The vast majority of the work was cast a CCS Glass Studio as part of my
BFA studies.
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